Serving 1,217 students in grades 6-8, Bak Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bak Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bak Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 1,217 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Campus Size
10
School Mascot
Star
School Rankings
Bak Middle School Of The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bak Middle School Of The Arts is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Star
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bak Middle School Of The Arts's ranking?
Bak Middle School Of The Arts is ranked #8 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bak Middle School Of The Arts often compared to?
Bak Middle School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bak Middle School Of The Arts?
1,217 students attend Bak Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bak Middle School Of The Arts students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bak Middle School Of The Arts?
Bak Middle School Of The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bak Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
Bak Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bak Middle School Of The Arts part of?
Bak Middle School Of The Arts is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Bak Middle School Of The Arts located?
Bak Middle School Of The Arts is located in the Echo Lake neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Echo Lake.
School Reviews
3 5/17/2021
This school is extremely left leaning and teachers will target and fail your student if they sense that you or your child are not equally far left leaning.
5 2/6/2017
This school is awesome it has a lot of things to do there
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